Summary
A couple that loves playingPokemon GOtogether just tied the knot at Pokemon GO Fest, following a cordial invitation from the game company itself. It’s one of the latest instances ofPokemon- and in this case,Pokemon GO- bringing couples together.
During theJersey City leg of the Pokemon GO Festtour, a couple who met playingPokemon GOgot married. The two have reportedly traveled the world together capturing Pokemon, with over 600,000 captures between the two of them. Their love forPokemon GOand the series at large apparently drew the attention of thePokemon GOteam, who reached out to the couple to offer them the opportunity to be flown out to the Pokemon GO Fest location to hold their wedding there. The game was already giving Pokemon GO Fest attendees an engagement opportunity, so it only makes sense to incorporate an actual wedding, too.
The Pokemon GO Couple That Plays Together, Stays Together
In a conversation with ABC News, the pair went into a little detail on how they met. Sandra, who lives in Canada, posted in a local community chat that she was looking to trade for a Corsola, and ended up connecting with a local firefighter named Les Dorgo. Les suggested making a date of it, and the two fell in love. Their Pokemon GO Fest wedding included some minor tweaks to make itPokemon-themed, like the bride walking down the aisle to a piano rendition of the originalPokemontheme, and a Pikachu mascot was on-site to help celebrate. The cutest element may be their wedding cake, which featured Chansey and Squirtle, with Chansey wearing her classic nurse’s hat, representing the bride, while Squirtle wore a firefighting hat, likely referencing the firefightingSquirtle Squad.
Getting engaged at Pokemon GO Festhas been a memorable occasion for some players, to the extent thatPokemon GOdecided to turn it into an official thing starting in 2025. Perhaps the festival will add an official opportunity to get married at the event in the future for more happy couples that love Pokemon.
